Clinochlore and Cordierite Physical Properties

Clinochlore

Cordierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.022.57-2.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Mg2Al4Si5O18

Clinochlore and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Cordierite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Clinochlore and Cordierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

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Clinochlore and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.